Snakes in Florida in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see snakes in Florida. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 38,051 of the 344,977 sightings logged across the year (11%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for snakes in Florida
11%
of yearly sightings
38,051
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
344,977
verified records a year
April 14.6%, May 11%, June 8.8%. Busiest month is April at 14.6%.
344,977 verified observations of snakes in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Florida
Peak month
April
50,210 records (14.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17,687 | 5.1% |
| February | 25,472 | 7.4% |
| Marchpeak | 44,053 | 12.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 50,210 | 14.6% |
| Maypeak | 38,051 | 11% |
| June | 30,219 | 8.8% |
| July | 23,878 | 6.9% |
| August | 22,608 | 6.6% |
| September | 26,007 | 7.5% |
| October | 28,526 | 8.3% |
| November | 19,814 | 5.7% |
| December | 18,452 | 5.3% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown Anole | 101,198 |
| Green Anole | 27,527 |
| Green Iguana | 22,046 |
| North American Racer | 17,146 |
| Northern Curly-tailed Lizard | 16,556 |
| Peters's Rock Agama | 14,184 |
| Tropical House Gecko | 11,260 |
| Banded Watersnake | 10,468 |
In Florida, May carries 11% of the year's snakes sightings, about 2.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (14.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The snakes most often recorded in Florida are Brown Anole, Green Anole and Green Iguana. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Brown Anole101,198 records
- Green Anole27,527 records
- Green Iguana22,046 records
- North American Racer17,146 records
- Northern Curly-tailed Lizard16,556 records
- Peters's Rock Agama14,184 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Florida in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 38,051 of the 344,977 verified snakes sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see snakes in Florida?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.
What month is best for snakes in Florida?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 344,977 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Brown Anole, Green Anole and Green Iguana, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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